BLT Mac n Cheese, Chocolate Chip Raspberries and MORE Good Stuff!

Well hello there!

I stumbled on a recipe today that has me curious.

BLT Macaroni and Cheese!

I mean, talk about a double whammy of comfort food.....

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich and Macaroni and Cheese.

Love 'em both!

I haven't made it yet but I think maybe one of these days soon I will:)

YUMMY!!!

BLT Macaroni-n-Cheese   

 Ingredients:

1 loaf (32 oz) prepared cheese product, cut into large cubes

1/4 cup butter

4 cups whole milk

* 1/8-1/4 tsp ground mustard (optional)

1 package (16 oz) elbow macaroni

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

2 cups small cherry tomatoes

1 bag (9 oz) fresh spinach (or lettuce of choice)

1 lb bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

1 cup plain or Italian-style panko crispy bread crumbs

* * Personally, I will saute chopped onions in a bit of butter to add to this dish.

Directions:

1.  In microwavable bowl, place cheese cubes, butter and milk. Microwave uncovered on High 8 to 10 minutes, stirring with whisk at the 4 minute interval.   Stir again after 8-10 minutes; repeat microwaving until all cheese is melted and mixture can be stirred smooth, 

a total of about 15 minutes.  Stir in ground mustard if desired.

 * If you prefer, melt cheese on the stove top.  

2.  Heat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water 3 minutes less than directed on box (macaroni should be firm). Drain; place in 15x10-inch (4-quart) glass baking dish. Pour melted cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Stir in shredded cheese, tomatoes and spinach.

3Cover dish with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle bacon and bread crumbs evenly over top. Bake 5 minutes longer or until top is lightly browned. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

source: adapted from a recipe found on Betty Crocker

don't stop here!

after this munchkin you'll find one of our favorite treats.......

Chocolate Chip Raspberries!

Pretty self-explanatory.......

We used white chocolate chips but have used dark and milk chocolate also.

All three are Goooood!

Just clean the strawberries, place a chip in each and pop 'em in!

(I've probably shared this on here but it's worth repeating:)

Hmmmmm....what else can I pass on.......

Got it!

If y'all are like me, you get MAJOR cravings!!!!!

What to do, what to do!

How about this?

Cure cravings and get water down.....works for me.

At least, I hope it does!!

I leave you with this little gem from the beloved Dr. Seuss.

(i think he's genius:)

XOXOXO

Suzanne

Monkey Bread Minis...What's Not To LOVE!!!

My sister Kathy, who always has the best recipes, shared this recipe for MONKEY BREAD MINIS with me. Her grandkids loved them and since I have the taste level of a kid, I'll devour them, no doubt!  (I was a goner at Monkey Bread:) 

I used to tell her all the time she could have an awesome blog 

between her recipes and her quilts but...

Just sayin:)

My facebook friends like this so I thought maybe y'all would too.

By the way...

YOU'RE WELCOME:)

Monkey Bread Minis

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 cans (7.5 oz each) Pillsbury™ refrigerated biscuits

1. Grease or spray 12 regular-size muffin cups. 

Mix butter and brown sugar; spoon 1 tablespoon mixture into each muffin cup.

2.  Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in 1-gallon bag. 

Separate dough into 20 biscuits; cut each in 6 pieces. 

Shake pieces in bag to coat. Place 10 pieces in each muffin cup.

3.  Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. 

Cool 1 minute; turn upside down. Serve warm.

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chicken, cheese, coconut, caramel...

and if THAT didn't get your attention, 

nothing will:)

i found a photo on pinterest for Crispy Cheddar Chicken, 

which led me to the most AMAZING food blog i've found yet.

it also led me to a recipe for

Coconut Carmel Cake.

seriously, every single recipe i have looked at on her blog and tried myself have been DELICIOUS!!
my family was crazy about the dinner i made, thanks to her.

her name is Jamie and the blog is Jamie Cooks It Up.

rather than post the actual recipes here, I am sending you straight to her blog.

Just click on each recipe and it will take you to the directions.

while you are there,

 look around for other yummy dishes to try.

trust me...

you're going to LOVE Jamie's recipe blog.
your family will too!!!
~Bon Appetit~